Jake Sharp's 2007 Game-By-Game Stats »

2006 (Fr.): Played in all 12 games as a running back and on special teams... Carried the ball 21 times for 129 yards... Averaged 6.1 yards per carry... Had a season-long 27 yard carry against Oklahoma State... Caught six passes for 73 yards and averaged 12.2 yards per reception... Had a season-long 42 yard reception versus Colorado... Returned five kickoffs and averaged 15.2 yards per return.

High School: A graduate of Central High School in Salina, Kan.... Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Kansas in 2005... Earned EA Sports All-America honors as a multi-purpose player as a senior... Was recognized as a Top 11 all-state running back by the Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle as a junior and senior... Set a state of Kansas record with 63 touchdowns... Ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Kansas by Rivals.com... Is the all-time leading rusher in the history of the school with 6,524 career rushing yards -- the second-highest total in KSHAA history... Helped the Mustangs to an undefeated state championship as a senior in 2005... Team also captured the state title in 2002... Coached in football by Marvin Diener... Earned varsity letters in football and track... A three-time 5A state champion in the long jump... A four-year member of the school's honor roll.

Personal: Born in Salina, Kan... Is a sports management major... Would like to own a fly-fishing shop in the Rocky Mountains... Main hobby is fishing and also plays guitar... Son of Rick and Jackie Sharp... Has one brother... Father played football for Nebraska-Kearney.

Favorites: Best part of football - Meeting people; Athlete - Walter Payton; Non-Sports Hero - Father (he was always there supporting me); Movie - Dazed and Confused; TV Show - That 70's Show; Food - Shrimp; Best thing about KU - People